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There are several scenarios in which your period is late and a pregnancy test shows negative. Some of them indicate pregnancy, some of them indicate another issue.
First, your period might be late or missed due to some cause other than pregnancy. Missing a period is referred to as amenorrhea. Typically this is caused in women who are not pregnant by a hormonal imbalance of some sort, and the woman is not ovulating regularly. Missed periods can be the result of undergoing stress, which can throw off the normal balance of hormones in your body. Losing a significant amount of weight can also cause you to miss a period. Thyroid problems may also interfere with your menstrual cycle. Premature menopause may be a possibility in some women, although this is extremely rare.
Second, the test could show negative even if you are pregnant. A false negative can be caused by an early detection attempt. This occurs when your body has not yet started secreting enough hCG into your urine for the test to measure it. Erratic technique with the pregnancy test can also cause a false negative. This occurs when you either did not dip it well enough or did not get it properly into your urine stream. A false negative can also be caused by missing the reaction time on the test. A positive result may fade away on some tests if the test sits too long.
| Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
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